Showing posts with label pink ribbon scarf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pink ribbon scarf. Show all posts

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Pink Ribbon Illusion Scarf

First finished object gift was the Pink Ribbon illusion scarf. This is a WONDERFUL pattern by Short n Crafty Sista . As some of you may know, my mom is a breast cancer survivor. In fact, she has survived it twice. She has walked in the Avon Breast Cancer walks countless times. (Insert Shameless plug for donations to her 2009 walk here)

Well, when I saw this pattern I just could not resist.

One of these days I will start being better about recording yarns that I use. This project was done with 2 different weight yarns. The darker pink is Cascade 220, the lighter pink I have completely forgotten. It was nice to work with, though it was very loosely woven and tended to split easily. Also to finish the project I folded in the edges because it was just too un-even.

To add to this project, I added another element. When a person, any person, goes through cancer treatment they are never alone. No matter how alone they may feel, someone is behind them. Well my mom had so many people that supported her through everything. This scarf is kind of like that. You see, you can't see the ribbon unless you are looking for it. You don't necessarily know you are talking to a cancer survivor, kind of like how you do not know that there is a ribbon hidden in this pattern until you take an extra moment.

So I have had many people wear this scarf.

Christine Lavin. My mom loves music, always has it playing. I saw Christine a few months back, and she graciously wore the scarf for me.

The author Anne Hood. In my opinion, an incredibly strong woman.

A Family Friend

Bob and Dee, who have been supporting mom on the walks for so many years.


My Friend Mike.


And here she is with it . . . . . .

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

WIP's

Okay, so I promised a few people that I would post these. Since October is Breast Cancer awareness month, and I am making this for mom for Christmas I will show you this.

This is the Pink ribbon illusion scarf. It is from Short-n-crafty's blog This pattern is fantastic. I love it. It is the first time I have done illusion and I am thrilled with it. In fact, I am thinking of making something for my future nephew with illusion.


Thanks to the wonderful peacefulknitter I was graced with some malabrigo the other day. Some random leftovers, but I knew I could make something pretty. I need a wrist rest for my work keyboard. Well, I do have some lovely Malabrigo so why not. Here it is.


I hope to have the scarf at least 1/3 done this weekend, then I can get to the second ribbon.

So, those are my WIP's/

Hey, if you are family (or know my mom) shhhhhhhh the scarf is her Christmas gift.